Schools near Tarpon Springs, FL

“If I could give more than a 5 star review I would! I can't say enough positive things about St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center and all the staff that work there.
We signed my son up for VPK there from a friend's recommendation but it far surpassed our expectations. He was in the Blue Room with Ms Beth and Ms Louise. They are both so wonderful and set the bar so high that they will forever be who I compare all teachers to. We moved farther away that summer but loved the school so much we signed our daughter up the next year for the 2s class anyways. She's in the 3s room now with Ms Kristen and Ms Jenn who are equally as amazing. My daughter gets upset on the days she doesn't have school and has even cried having to leave and go back home for the day. If that doesn't speak for itself about how wonderful the school is I don't know what will. The staff there radiate that genuine love and passion for the children they work with that can't be faked. I can't recommend this school enough!”

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the dedication, patience, and love you give to the students every day. Thank you for creating a safe, positive, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and feel valued.

Your hard work and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of every student and family. We truly appreciate all the support, guidance, and encouragement you provide throughout the school year.

Thank you for everything you do. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.

With gratitude,
Maria niño”

“My daughter has made amazing progress at this daycare. In a short time, she learned the alphabet, colors, numbers, and even how to spell her name. Every day I hear new words from her, which makes me so happy. Before this, she attended speech therapy for two years with little progress, but here she has improved so much. I’m truly grateful to the teachers—they are wonderful. This is a great place, and I highly recommend it.”

“This by far has one of the best people working in the center I don’t have much experience with daycare as we come from a family who didn’t believe in setting our children or grandchildren to daycare when my granddaughter Juliana attended the other storybook school house. We were so apprehensive, but she has learned so much and upon transitioning to this school on grand Boulevard, we could be more pleased. They have a lot of patience with her as she is extremely sassy at times and they give her the discipline in a loving correcting way, and they give her praise when she does well Miss Harold happens to be an extremely lovely person so therefore the teacher is that she does hire to work there have the same moral and capability of dealing with children as she does, there’s not enough good things that I can say about this place I wish I can just give it a 10 star, but I am super happy with the way that they love and take care of my granddaughter Juliana”

“I honestly can’t say enough good things about Bright Beginnings. We were only here for VPK, but we absolutely loved our experience. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is always clean, warm, and inviting. You can truly tell the children are loved and cared for as if they were their own.

My son really blossomed with Mr. Tyler and Ms. Chelsea. The daily communication and all the photos they shared made me feel like I was part of his day and helped me see all the skills he was developing along the way. He recently took his final STAR test and scored in the 99th percentile, and I know a huge part of that success is thanks to the amazing foundation Mr. Tyler and Ms. Chelsea gave him.

If you’re looking for a place that feels open, caring, and special — a place that goes above and beyond to make every day meaningful and fun for the children — look no further. We are so thankful we found Bright Beginnings thanks to Ms. Kay, and we will truly miss being part of such a wonderful school family.”

“My daughter loves this school. She attends the 2yr old class & Ms Maddie is so sweet! I love how my daughter is greeted every single morning by everybody there. They reassure me that she's good when I drop her off because she tends to cry at drop off. I get updates throughout the day on the app that they use. I love receiving pictures of what she's doing. Everybody there is so great with all the kiddos. You can tell that all the kids love it there as well. They have a monthly calendar with themed weeks & it's just overall wonderful. I'm so glad I chose this school for my daughter. We used to live walking distance from it but now we're about a 30min drive away but I still want her to go here because I feel like she learns a lot. Definitely recommend it & they also accept ELC which is such a big help.”

“Both of my kids have attended primrose since early infancy (about 3 months) and we have never felt any apprehension about sending them to school. In fact, we have always felt comfort and confidence knowing our kids are in good hands. There are so many teachers that my kids have adored and loved which makes me feel more comfortable sending them to school! They have both learned so much and have developed so well while at Primrose. We could not be happier.”

“Our family absolutely loves Starfish Scholars! Both of our daughters, Alice and Olivia, attend this daycare, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.

The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth and happiness. We always feel confident knowing our girls are in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment.
The staff is always welcoming, communicative, and genuinely cares about the children. We are so grateful to have found such an amazing place for our daughters.

We highly recommend Starfish Scholars to any family looking for a wonderful daycare!”

“My daughter attends the 3K program here and unfortunately we have to unenroll her for 4K so her and her brother can attend the same elementary school. I’m so sad that she’s leaving. Every single staff member and teacher are amazing. They all love and care for each child and it shows. My daughter would come home and tell us all the things she learned…like photosynthesis (she’s 4 and explained it perfectly!), all her colors in Spanish (sung in a song which she sings ALL THE TIME 😂) and so many other educational tidbits. Seriously impressed. Her teachers Miss Laila and Miss Hailey will be truly missed as well as the Director who is always at the front - she’s so kind and pleasant to speak with. Please don’t think twice about enrolling your child here!”

“My son just graduated VPK at Kiddie Academy Westchase. This school has exceeded our expectations. The teachers and administration really care about the children and families. It's hard to trust people with your children, but I always felt comfortable leaving my son here. The curriculum and teaching is also wonderful, and my son has learned so much from his teachers. We will happily be sending our other children here when the time comes!”

“A wonderful daycare with an amazing staff! When you first walk in you feel like you are at home and everyone there is just a delight. The positive energy radiates throughout the entire daycare and it shows by the staff and children's happiness. You are greeted with smiles and by your first name all day. All the teachers get to know all the children regardless of if they are your child's teacher. If you are looking for a daycare that truly cares about your child and has their best interest at heart this is the place!”

“The VPK teachers create an environment that encourages learning at all levels, inclusion, helps them navigate emotions/friendships, and teaches them to give back to their communities. The communication is wonderful and I love getting pictures/updates from the teacher about what my daughter is learning throughout the week. Our daughter loves going to school and asks to go to school on the weekends. We all have absolutely loved our experience at Primrose for VPK.”

“Five of my kids went to St. Luke ECC and I just adore this sweet little school. It provided a gentle introduction to going to school “like the big kids” and they learned so much while playing and having fun.”

“I have had such a great experience with my daughter attending The Goddard VPK program. They are great with communications, parent involvement, and always greeted with a friendly face. We will miss being at Goddard since my daughter will be moving onto kindergarten next year. I feel that Goddard has done such a great job building a foundation to prepare my daughter for kindergarten.”

“My son has been attending KCLC in Dunedin for almost a year now. I was very hesitant on picking a daycare for my at the time, 2 yr old. I had my reservations and concerns as any mother. But when I say, this place has never made me regret nor question my decision on placing my son here….please believe me. I truly love how small and family oriented they are. I love how hands on ALL teachers are with the kids. I’ve never had any safety concerns, the kids are all so sweet and love each other so much. If you are looking and have all those “mom” concerns of placing your baby in someone’s else’s care, please trust my honest feedback. I recommend this place as much as I can to other parents looking around. The director is not just a director, but she’s literally like a grandmother away from home for these kids. She’s amazing! She gets in the class with them and consoles the ones who are having rough mornings/days, she interacts with them all. I can really go on, all day. I love this center and truly am grateful my son loves being here.”

“These teachers will care for your child like one of their own, beyond grateful to have a place like this. Clean, welcoming, and they truly make a difference in all the lives of the children that come through their doors.”

“Love the environment there they were very very nice people made me feel comfortable to leave my two kids there.I am very happy that I took my daughter out of top kids on central ave.”

“I wanted to start by saying how thankful I am for this school and its teachers as well as miss Alex! They all put it such amazing work and special attention to the students it really warms my heart! My daughter started going here last year around October, this is the first school she has ever been to and this mama was nervous, but everything was perfect from signing her up to her first day( she wouldn’t let me take her home for about a week straight) she insisted that she wasn’t done playing even though it was time to go home! We started out with half time then made the decision to go to full time not only because we had a little one on the way but also because my daughter comes home everyday talking about all the fun things she is learning in class and how much she loves all her friends and teachers! It’s been officially a year since she has been at the school and everyday is a new exciting adventure for her, she has really learned so much and has really grown within herself though learning and making new friends and memories! Special thanks to her teacher miss Amber who always greats her with a warm smile and a loving environment, to all her little friends who openly great her with good mornings and warm hugs and most of all to miss Alex who works tirelessly everyday to provide a exciting, loving and safe environment for our precious children to learn in! We definitely consider her school like family and cannot wait to send our second baby there soon!”

“this place is perfect for your child.Academically, the children who attend this place enter kindergarten above average.They teach them too much and in the most didactic way.the directors and their staff are incredible, they are all adorable.I guarantee that your son will never want to leave here.This place is wonderful!!”

“We couldn’t be happier with this daycare! Our daughter absolutely loves being here and goes to school every day excited and happy, which means so much to us.
The teachers are amazing—kind, caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the children’s growth and well-being. It is clear how much effort they put into creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.”

“I cannot express how thrilled I have been with this pre-school. After 10 years of going to The Growing Place our 3 daughters were blessed to of had such an amazing experience there. From the moment we walked in the warm atmosphere put my girls at ease each and every time. The teachers are exceptional, patient, creative, and truly invested in each child. The school was clean, safe, and stimulating to my littles. It was a great foundation for my children's education.”

“Our experience was wonderful. We looked at several preschools, and from the moment we walked through the doors, Roxane, the Director, welcomed us and made us feel like family. Her thoughtful demeanor and care for the students and staff set the tone for the nurturing environment we found at Kids Corner.

All the teachers are kind and compassionate. They created a safe and loving space where our little one thrived. The small class sizes, personalized attention and dedication from the staff made a world of difference in our child's early education.

A very special mention goes to the VPK teacher, Ms. Terri. She is nothing short of incredible. Her kindness, patience, and genuine love for her students and for teaching have made a lasting impact on our child. Ms. Terri embodies everything we hoped for in a teacher and more. Her dedication to her students' growth and well-being is evident in everything she does. From class performances to art projects and the daily work in between, we were impressed from start to finish.

Kids Corner provided an exceptional start to our child's educational journey. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend it to any family seeking a loving and enriching environment for their little ones.”

“My son has attended this day care from 2 years old till 5 years old! He absolutely loved coming & since being in elementary school he always asks to see Ms Liz and Ms Krissy his two favorite people. The kids always have smiles on their faces happy healthy & clean. They have worked so hard with my son who is diagnosed with ADHD & ODD and by far is the easiest kid to take care of. At one point Ms Liz and krissy weren’t at this daycare and I moved my son where they had went because of how well they care for their kids like they are their own. My newborn son will be attending as well. They are great advocates for all the children & have done their very best! I highly recommend you schedule a tour for your child to attend you will not be disappointed”

“Learning Ladder is an exceptional Christian preschool! The teachers generally love and care for each child creating safe, nurturing and faith feel environment. The staff is patient, kind and dedicating to helping each child grow. I highly recommend Learning Ladder to any family looking for a preschool that provides excellent education while in stealing strong Christian values.”

“Little Ones Preschool in Dunedin has been an absolute joy for child's early learning journey. The staff radiate warmth and genuine care, creating an environment where children feel not just educated but truly cherished. The curriculum is a perfect blend of structured learning and imaginative play, igniting a passion for discovery in each little one. The facilities are not only safe and stimulating but also vibrant, making every day an adventure for these young minds. Communication with the staff has been seamless, and I wholeheartedly recommend Little Ones Preschool to parents seeking an enriching and nurturing start for their little learners. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”